Volda

Volda is experiencing significant grid infrastructure development with multiple 132 kV upgrades and a major 420 kV transmission line project, complemented by small-scale hydro development.

Active Queue

Production

0 MW

Consumption

0 MW

Cases

0

Active Concessions

Production

1.4 MW

Consumption

0 MW

Cases

8

Overview

The municipality shows strong energy activity with 8 active concession cases focused on grid modernization and hydropower. Major grid investments include upgrading regional infrastructure to 132 kV levels and participating in Statnett's strategic 420 kV Ørskog-Sogndal transmission line. Small-scale hydro projects add 1.4 MW of local renewable production.

Recent Activity

Grid infrastructure development is advancing with approved detailed plans for the Leivdal-Navelsaker line replacement and ongoing public hearings for the Tomasgard-Bø project.

Key Substations

Tomasgard transformatorstasjonÅmela transformatorstasjonLeivdal transformatorstasjonØrskog transformatorstasjon

Outlook

Strong prospects for grid capacity expansion and regional connectivity improvements through major transmission upgrades, positioning Volda as an important hub for regional power distribution and renewable energy integration.

Grid Infrastructure
Hydropower